Explanation
You can use algebra rules for limits:
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lim (x → c) [f(x) + g(x)] = lim f(x) + lim g(x)
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lim (x → c) [f(x) − g(x)] = lim f(x) − lim g(x)
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lim (x → c) [f(x) × g(x)] = lim f(x) × lim g(x)
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lim (x → c) [f(x) / g(x)] = lim f(x) / lim g(x), if lim g(x) ≠ 0
Quiz
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Can you split a sum in limits?
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lim (x → 2) [(x+1) + (2x−3)] = ?
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Can you split a product in limits?
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lim (x → 3) [(x−1)(2x+5)] = ?
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Can you divide limits if denominator = 0?
Answer Key
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Yes
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(2+1) + (2×2−3) = 3 + 1 = 4
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Yes
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(3−1)(2×3+5) = 2×11 = 22
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No